North Carolina, Helene
Helene survivors in western North Carolina are still in shock but finding hope
More than 70 search and rescue teams from across the country were dispatched along rivers and streams in western North Carolina. Locals helped guide searchers up the treacherous mountain terrain to look for survivors. In the week after the storm, hundreds of people were reported missing. Dozens are still missing.
Hurricane Helene: More than 90 reported dead in North Carolina, 39 unaccounted for
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 95 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 39 people are unaccounted for.
Even as it copes with Helene, North Carolina’s recovery from past hurricanes remains incomplete
Floodwaters barreled up the front steps of Shadina Toudle’s trailer in Kenly, North Carolina, and lapped near her legs. She had slept through the worst of Hurricane Matthew, a historic 2016 storm that had strafed much of southeastern North Carolina.
Families in western North Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "This is home"
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.
Police in North Carolina recovering photos after Hurricane Helene
Police in Asheville, North Carolina are working to recover photos from flooded areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Photos discovered in Helene's wake tell the story of families in the Asheville area
When Helene's wrath subsided, Asheville first responders salvaged mementos that people cherished. Now it's time to reunite ...
Combined losses from Helene and Milton to eclipse $1 billion in Sarasota, Manatee counties
With damage still being assessed, the twin-terrors of Helene and Milton are on track to be among the costliest storms ever ...
In Helene-battered towns, many schools are still closed. What that means for recovery.
Experts say when, or if, schools reopen will not only determine how families and school staff recover, but also how battered ...
FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene
FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to ...
'It doesn't feel like enough': Boyd family donates millions to Helene recovery
A Knoxville family known for generosity hopes that their gift of $3.5 million will inspire others to give, big or small.
84-Year-Old Man with Cancer Gets Free Tiny Home After Losing Everything During Hurricane Helene: ‘Pinch Me’
Incredible Tiny Homes gifted James Gregory, 84, and his seven dogs a tiny home worth $18,000 on Oct. 15 after the Tennessee ...
How will Helene affect voter turnout in the Asheville area?
There's uncertainty about what voter turnout might look like in Western North Carolina, considering some voters are facing ...
Hurricanes Helene And Milton Should Motivate Us To Bury Power Lines
Individuals recognize that extreme weather events disrupt their lives and investments. They are willing to bear additional ...
One non-profit scrambles to find housing after Helene leaves dozens homeless
Additionally, there are also no hotels in the county that accept FEMA vouchers. In response, a housing assistance non-profit ...
Hurricane Helene underscores need for more solar-battery microgrids
For years, Duke Energy has studied the threats that climate change poses to its power grid. It has produced tomes forecasting ...